The DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has added a rare 1936 Tatra 75 Convertible to its display, offering visitors an opportunity to examine one of Europe's most innovative prewar automobiles. Part of the renowned Ron Sturgeon Collection, the vehicle underscores the advanced engineering that distinguished Tatra from its contemporaries during the 1930s.
With only approximately 4,100 examples produced, the 1936 Tatra 75 Convertible is an uncommon sight worldwide. Before joining the Ron Sturgeon Collection, it was housed at the Tampa Bay Automotive Museum, where its historical significance and originality were preserved. The car features an air-cooled 1.7-liter flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission, a design that set Tatra apart with its backbone chassis, which provided rigidity and a smooth ride, making the Type 75 a standout among luxury touring automobiles of its time.
The interior is a right-hand-drive configuration trimmed in red leather with a body-color dashboard, reflecting European automotive elegance. The instrument panel centers on a VDO 120 km/h speedometer with an integrated clock, and the odometer shows just 44,000 kilometers (approximately 27,000 miles), indicating limited use. Finished with a beige convertible top, this Tatra 75 is among the finest surviving examples of the model and holds historical significance as the last front-engined passenger car introduced by Tatra before the company shifted to rear-engined designs that later influenced generations of automotive engineering.
"The Tatra 75 represents a level of creativity and innovation that continues to impress nearly 90 years later," said Ron Sturgeon. "It's automobiles like this that allow visitors to appreciate how engineering vision and craftsmanship have shaped the cars we drive today." Visitors can experience this piece of automotive history alongside more than 200 iconic automobiles and 3,000 vintage toys at the museum, which is located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137. Admission is free, and the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
